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Who is still making hardlines?

Anyone still doing these? If not, anybody know exactly what tools are needed and where to get them? I have at least two markers that I would like to put hardlines on. If the investment isnt too steep I might think about buying the tools to do it and making a few extra sets.

The compression fittings normally found on hardlines will piss you off more in the long run. They arent designed to come on and off frequently.

If you are having macro fitting issues there are a few solutions. There is an oring inside of then, slather them with dow 55 to swell them. Also make sure your macro line ends are cut fresh every now and then. They do tend to wear out making then not want to seal properly.

The compression fittings normally found on hardlines will piss you off more in the long run. They arent designed to come on and off frequently.

If you are having macro fitting issues there are a few solutions. There is an oring inside of then, slather them with dow 55 to swell them. Also make sure your macro line ends are cut fresh every now and then. They do tend to wear out making then not want to seal properly.

Today there are macroline issues to be sure. In general though, I have at least a couple that I would really like hardlines on. Might actually be interested in the hardline using macros. I want to replace the braided lines on my pump since I can't seem to get the exact length that I want. I'll PM you.

The compression fittings normally found on hardlines will piss you off more in the long run. They arent designed to come on and off frequently.

If you are having macro fitting issues there are a few solutions. There is an oring inside of then, slather them with dow 55 to swell them. Also make sure your macro line ends are cut fresh every now and then. They do tend to wear out making then not want to seal properly.

I agree.
Also, it's nice to know if you are at the field, a macro line is quickly fixed. All you need is an xacto knife and some line.
Done.

Might want to look into Swagelok compression fittings. They're cheap and easy to fit, all you would need is a wrench. These fit nicely on an SS line. If there is a shop local to you that specializes in hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, drop by there and chat them up. They should have 1/8th inch NPT to Swagelok 90* elbows as well.